Live on top of the world at this Smithfield penthouse for €625k
The triplex penthouse, which is set over three floors, occupies an entire building side washed in eastern, southern and western light. It belongs to Ed Brady, one of the original developers of the Smithfield scheme. Fusano Properties, a consortium of boom-era developers comprising Brady, Paddy Kelly, Joseph Linders and John Flynn, spearheaded the 480-unit development, a €500 million project that came to the market in 2005. The development included the Light House Cinema and a gym with a 25ft swimming pool.
Balcony bliss and mountain views from Rathfarnham penthouse for €500k
Vendors Brian and Cathy can but hope that the sale of their spacious, light-filled Rathfarnham apartment is less tortured than its acquisition. After five life-filled years in 304 Mother Theresa House, the couple are moving to a house with a garden and are able, almost, to look back with nostalgia at the buying process.
Lofty views from roomy Stoneybatter apartment for €350K
When Cathal Comerford, a software engineer, ran into Niall Callan, a teacher, at PantiBar on Dublin’s Capel Street, Cupid’s arrow struck, and now the newly engaged couple are getting ready to settle down. Both property owners, they are selling up their bachelor pads and looking for a new middle ground where they can set up home together.